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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
2
London reports on German gas warfare evolution since Ypres, noting gas waves gave way to sun shells and gas shells for continuous area poisoning. Allied soldiers wore box respirators. masks must be worn from alarm until danger ends, though speaking, eating, drinking, and smoking become impossible.
Grace Lusk stands trial in Waukesha Wisconsin charged with murder in the killing of Mary Newman Roberts wife of Dr David Roberts. defense argues insanity and seeks to introduce psychology letters alleging a eternal triangle and premeditation. The letters describe marital jealousy and imply Robses relation to the wife and another man.
The report notes most gas casualties recover quickly after brief exposure once respirators are worn. Mustard gas effects are usually not severe, with recovery in two to three days. It claims Allied attacks are stronger than German, and Allied respirators surpass German ones due to rubber shortages and poorer German masks.
Mrs Oscar Powell and daughters Dorothy and Alice visit Mrs Charles and Hazel while Miss Gilmore calls on Mrs Red Verkins. Relatives in Scotland send Norman Strachan a package. Chester Moody oversees the lower road in Fadora. Mrs Win McFarland spends weekend in Manhattan with daughter Berniece MeFarland. Mrs Lydia Hughes and Wilen Hughes visit Mort Sill before Lawrence Hughes sails to France. Arch Walters leaves for Jefferson Barracks. C E Strachan loses a valuable horse. The Fullers, Minnie McCrea and Lily Fuller visit Mrs John Moody. Albert Schanke and baby from Midland visit Schanke parents. Charles Bruce of Long Beach hosts dinner for Oscar Cox. Mrs Albert Grosdidier hosts dinner. Edison phonograph bought by Wm Schaake. Daisy Cox visits Kansas City. Wm Powell and Ola Powell host guests. Mrs Wm Kennedy and Mrs Woodard visit. Franklin Kennedy returns to Tula Texas. Prof Edwin Ables, Fred Starr, Miss Schubert and Delia Ziesnies attend at Hughes home. Westheffer family in Lawrence to see soldiers. their grandson Robert Starkweather among them. John Kennedy heads to Wetumpka Okla. Don Westheffer, Jack Hughes and Carl Altenbrend attend Red Cross drive meeting at Eudora.
The Red Cross meetings in the Valley attract attendees though more residents would help. Peterson of Weaver dry goods visited the Valley to showcase rugs and carpets. Mrs. Albert Iarvec of Bielora assists Mrs. Gilmore with house cleaning. Miss Edna Waters and Mrs. Jared Wees dined with sister Mrs. Oscary Powell. Faith visited Albert Grosdidier. Gladys Charles spent a weekend from Lawrence with home folks. Oscar Powell and daughters visited J. M. Walters family. Mrs. Elizabeth Cox, mother of Oscar Cox, is very ill. Caroline Perkins, recently ill, is improving.
Mrs Geo Ott Jr and baby and Mrs Geo Ott Sr with Marie visited Mrs L M Holmes Wednesday to see a very ill infant now improving. George Whaley Sr of Topeka spent the weekend with George Whaley Jr. Ott Sr attended a Neis home party in Fadora Thursday. Mrs A B Conner returned from Dutchins after attending a convention. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs M Strong Thursday afternoon May 16 to sew for the Red Cross.
An old advertisement extols the Pasteur treatment for rabies and warns about kidney and bladder health. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a century‑long proven remedy for stomach, kidney, liver, and bladder ailments, urging immediate use and guaranteeing results with a money‑back offer.
The Varsity presents a weekly lineup featuring Mary Pickford in M Liss and Riders of the Night with Viola Dana, Wild Youth with Louise Huff and Teodore Roberts, Chaplin in A Dogs Life, and Burton Holmes travels. The Bowerlock offers Mary Pickford in M Liss and Bryant Washburn in Twenty One. Other acts include Our Fighting Ally The Tank Road Show and a Saturday L Hoss Commencement.
In Kentucky's blue grass region Sally Castleton, descendant of a Confederate veteran, longs for John Deer who owns the tollgates. Milt loves Sally. a tollgate raid by masked riders occurs with The Killer blaming Milt for two murders. John is shot. Sally accuses Milt, who learns The Killer is the real killer, overpowers him, and brings him to jail as Sally faces hanging.
Patrons are invited to see Sir Gilbert Parker's Wild Youth produced for the screen by J Stuart Blackton at the Varsity theater on Thursday. The film is described as a literary masterpiece and among the six best sellers of its publication year, featuring an all star cast headed by Louise Huff Theodore Roberts and Jack Mulhall.
A half reel pictures Britain’s munition effort with women in factories doing men’s work and health inspection of employees. The feature also shows British cavalry on the Western Front patrolling villages and seeking contact with the enemy, including a glimpse of the Indian lancers.
Rev Williams preached at much Chapel Sunday. Families hosted dinners including Mr and Mrs Lou Shirek and others. Children plan a Red Cross sewing gathering May 1h at the school. measles linger in the area. Ladies AST society met at Eudora church. Visitors from Topeka joined local residents for a St Pauls Evangeli cal church lecture in Eudora Wednesday evening.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It promises a restful night free from coughing easier morning expectoration and natural healing with daily use through legitimate distribution by City Drug Store.
Bert Sutton and family visited Frank Sutton home Friday after Joe Griffith at Charlie Stavenin home Monday. Many locals attended church, neighbors hosted dinners, and a Farmers Union ice cream social and auction were planned for the Union school house on the 24th to raise funds for the Red Cross.
Harte western stories blend into a Mary Pickford film M'liss directed by Marshall Neilan and photographed by Frances Marion. Artcraft releases present a dramatic western thrill with Pickford in the title role and strong supporting cast. It opens in theaters Monday with rush business anticipated and shows at The Vars Tuesday.
The article describes a tank in action showing its maneuverability across uneven fields through a forest and even through a frame building. Filmed at Camp Dix New Jersey, the footage draws hundreds of enlisted men watching the display of military engineering.
A reader asks about trying the new Violet and Rose glycerine soap offered for a dime at McCulloch’s Drug Store. The note suggests curiosity about a sample deal and pricing in the local shop.
Mise Helen Powell of Odessa Missouri is visiting relatives in Lawrence for a few weeks.
Vivian Martin, noted for her keen study of roles, is pictured in a working cover for Paramounts Vivette her upcoming film. The Ardent Student reflects on the dedication she brings to each speaking part and her preparation for the next day’s appearance.
Mrs Bert Sutton and daughters Leota Helen and Mabel visited Mrs John Rockhold Saturday afternoon Misses Eva and Mary Sutton visited Miss Eva Newland Wednesday evening Clyde Lederer called at the John Rockhold home Tuesday J J Hobson gave a dance Saturday evening George Griffith helped Doe Griffith make a pond for stock Miss Noelle Baker visited Mrs Claude Wells Friday evening Leonard Charlie and Miss Mabel Newland spent Sunday with their mother Mrs Lou Newland Dr Claude Wells called at the Baker home Tuesday Charlie Stevenin learned his brother Henry in Kansas City is not well flesh around the bone festered limb might have to come off and he is weak many friends hope for improvement Mrs Jane Sutton and Dookie Sutton called on Bert Sutton Monday L C Baker had a very sick horse Sunday night Dr Wells of Baldwin was called Misses Nelle and Grace Baker called on Miss Ruth McHenry of Baldwin Monday
Funeral services for C. C. James will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the residence 734 Walnut Street. All friends are invited. Services conducted under the auspices of Western Star No. PA. Fo and A. M.
Licenses issued late yesterday afternoon to Levi McKinney and Lida Monroe both of Lawrence, to Henry Shirar and Gertrude Marie Young both of Lawrence, and to Raymond Bell and Dorothy Needham both of Lee Kansas.
Death of Mr. F E W Bowen of Springfield Missouri occurred last Wednesday at age 54. He is survived by his wife and two children. Mrs Bowen, formerly of Lawrence, now deceased, was a longtime resident with many local friends. Funeral services were held in Springfield this afternoon.
Miss Vera Osborne of the State Normal at Emporia is the weekend guest of her sisters Mrs. H. W. Keene and Mrs. E. B. Haynes.
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